Thanks guys. The biggest thing I'm looking for is equipment needs and steps. Preparation is the key in painting, as it is in most endeavors.

I get what you're saying DB, but I'm not willing to turn out a ***** first pump. I'd rather pay someone to do it while I watch every step with the plan of doing more myself the next time, or learning each step myself.

I just dropped 3 gumball machines and a parking meter off at the sandblaster, I plan on using those projects as my tests. Obviously there are some differences, but I'll get the general idea.